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Recent content by Hakbar_04
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Completely understand how you feel and, for those of us who aren't proficient at producing talking-to-camera videos on TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts, it makes sense: this isn't a skill you'd have had experience with before! The best advice I can give is honestly that practice makes...- Hakbar_04
- Post #10,101
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Linklaters will take into account your WG alongside the CAPP assessment (and perhaps the new application question they've added this year), so it's best not to assume anything!- Hakbar_04
- Post #10,098
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Focus on the tasks that you completed as part of the scheme (as these will provide evidence of exposure and competence for tasks that you may be asked to complete by the firm you're applying to!). I'd also steer clear of emphasising parts of the scheme that are exclusive to the firm you...- Hakbar_04
- Post #10,097
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi - most SJT/WGs that are untimed usually have some sort of time recording attached to them (though they might just be present in the background). You won't necessarily be penalised for taking longer than the recommended time, but if you're taking 5 hours to complete something which only needed...- Hakbar_04
- Post #10,094
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
From what little I know about it there are VI questions but also there's a SJT element to it as well, so don't neglect practicing that!- Hakbar_04
- Post #10,093
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Congratulations!- Hakbar_04
- Post #10,092
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
It's quite strange that they've told you not to bring in past examples! From what it sounds like, they're really looking for a proper articulation of your approach. Therefore, I'd advise focusing very clearly on this. For instance... If the question is 'Tell me what you would do if you made a...- Hakbar_04
- Post #10,090
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Don't worry - Graduate Recruitment can be slow to reply sometimes. Even if you're certain you've already told them about your adjustments in your application, it can't hurt to make sure they know, so it's good that you've emailed. I'd recommend reaching out to them on LinkedIn - this is the link...- Hakbar_04
- Post #10,082
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
You're not alone in not having heard back yet, so don't give up hope!- Hakbar_04
- Post #10,080
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Congratulations on getting to the second stage! From my knowledge... Before receiving the VI questions, you'll be given access to a bunch of information that is relevant (and should be incorporated where possible) to your VI questions. This access is, at first, untimed, so be sure to read it...- Hakbar_04
- Post #10,077
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I'd advise prioritising quality over quantity. The more research you do into a firm's unique selling points and into linking that to your own interests and experiences, the higher quality of an application you'll be able to write, and the more likely you'll be able to progress to the next stage...- Hakbar_04
- Post #10,070
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Of course, please feel free to send it my way- Hakbar_04
- Post #10,067
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I believe it's something along the lines of 'Application Update: ...' which can be quite annoying because the subject doesn't reveal anything about the outcome (sometimes it will - e.g. 'Application Update: Invitation to Interview', but if you're on mobile and you receive a notification the...- Hakbar_04
- Post #10,066
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Don't worry! The advantage of your approach is you've got all the experience from having applied to the other firms, so you're now wiser and more able to apply your skills to the tougher questions. You've got this!- Hakbar_04
- Post #10,064
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I don't believe Graduate Recruitment spend their time watching back entire recordings of candidates completing the SJT (there's simply too many candidates and not enough time to do so!) and it's more likely that the recording is passed through a piece of software to look for any indicators of...- Hakbar_04
- Post #10,063
- Forum: Applications Discussion